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X413 BGX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,820 mi
Last recorded64,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX413 BGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Dec 2014 58,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,065 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 53,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 46,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 46,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,553 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 35,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,651 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 31 Jan 2008 31,651 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 18 Jan 2007 28,482 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Fail 18 Jan 2007 28,482 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 28 Jan 2006 23,535 miles

both rear tyres showing early signs of perishing , osf caliper binding slightly (does not register on rbt)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 23,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres showing early signs of perishing , osf caliper binding slightly (does not register on rbt)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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X413 BGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X413 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X413 BGX registered?

X413 BGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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